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axolemma

axolemma

9.9
A thin outer cover of the long part of a nerve cell
  • noun
  • /ˌæksəˈlɛmə/
  • Specialized
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  • Each axolemma surrounds the axon of a neuron.

Examples

  • The axolemma plays a crucial role in nerve signal transmission.

  • The axolemma contains numerous ion channels critical for nerve function.

  • Damage to the axolemma can disrupt the transmission of nerve impulses.

  • Researchers observed changes in the axolemma after the injury.

  • Damage to the axolemma can disrupt the transmission of nerve impulses.

  • Researchers observed changes in the axolemma after the injury.

  • The axolemma contains numerous ion channels critical for nerve function.

Synonyms

neurilemma
vsaxolemma
  • Specialized
9.9

A thin outer covering around nerves outside the brain and spinal cord that helps them heal

is the membrane of the axon's surface rather than the whole nerve fiber
neurolemma
vsaxolemma
  • Specialized
9.9

A thin membrane that surrounds a nerve fiber and helps it heal

refers to the membrane of the axon's outer surface not the entire fiber

Surface Forms

axolemma singular
axolemmes plural
axolemmata plural

Morphology

axolemma = axon + lemma (opaque) = axon + lemma + o

Although built from identifiable technical elements ('axon' + 'lemma'), the components are specialized combining forms and the meaning is technical and not obvious to average learners.

Etymology

The word axolemma comes from Greek parts axo- meaning 'axle' or 'axis' and lemma meaning 'covering' or 'skin', so it means the 'skin of the axon'. That's why axolemma refers to the thin outer layer around the axon, the long part of a nerve cell that sends signals.